# The Monster (2016)

> A neglected mother and her resilient daughter become stranded on a rain-soaked forest road where a hidden creature turns family crisis into a fight for survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/217641

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Horror, Drama
- Director: Bryan Bertino
- Cast: Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine, Aaron Douglas, Christine Ebadi, Marc Hickox, Scott Speedman, Chris Webb
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3976144/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, claustrophobic, rain-soaked, late night horror, rainy day viewing

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